0 Question: Does having a pet influence your stress level? Asked by lozzadee to Laura, Lily, Mark, Paul, Sarah on 21 Jun 2010 in Categories: General.
Mark Roberts answered on 21 Jun 2010:
Yes there has been research on that – but I’ll be honest I’m not a psychologist and can’t remember what the outcome was
On a personal note cats always calm me down
Lily Asquith answered on 21 Jun 2010:
Apparently it has been shown that having a cat reduces your stress levels
Sarah Bardsley answered on 21 Jun 2010:
Evidence suggests that it can reduce stress and help healing. Pets are brought into hospitals and car homes for this very reason.
Laura Maliszewski answered on 21 Jun 2010:
I believe so. Behavioral studies have found that most people find pets to be soothing, hence the use of companion animals in hospitals and care facilities.
Of course, a pet misbehaving will contribute to stress as well!
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